Obituaries

Dennis Allan O'Toole

Dennis Allan O'Toole

May 18, 2007

Mr. Dennis Allan O'Toole, 60, of Frederic passed away on Friday, May 18th, 2007. Dennis was born in Flint, MI on May 12, 1947, the son of the late Raymond and Gabrielle (Hoornaert) O'Toole. He enjoyed working on cars and woodworking. Survived by his mother Gabrielle O'Toole of Mt. Morris Daughter: Nickcole (Michael) Martin of Frederic. Son(s): Dennis Allen Jr....

John "Forrest" Newberry

John "Forrest" Newberry

May 11, 2007

John "Forrest" Newberry, 52, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on Friday, May 11th, 2007. He was born in Grayling, MI on February 3, 1955, the son of Kenneth Ray and Merna Kathryne (Glen) Newberry. Forrest graduated from Grayling High School in 1974. He is survived by his parents Kenneth and Merna Newberry. Sisters: Janet Newberry, Marnie Wiggins, and Kathy Newberry...

Josephine C. Keene

Josephine C. Keene

May 10, 2007

Josephine C. Keene, 91, of Maple Forest Township passed away on Thursday, May 10th, 2007. Josephine was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on February 12, 1916, the daughter of the late Albert and Josephine (Dolinga) Tabaczynski.. She married Harold Keene, Sr in 1934, he preceded her in death. They moved to the area in 1958 and were proud of thier farm...

Helen M Pollman

Helen M Pollman

May 1, 2007

Helen M Pollman, 89, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday, May 1st, 2007. Helen was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 27, 1917, the daughter of the late Carl and Gertrude (Robinson) Hepfer. She worked as office manager for Lundberg Screw Products, Michigan Manufacturers Association, and Ford Motor Advertising Fund until her retirement in 1979. Helen married Robert E. Pollman...

Jean J. Fenn

Jean J. Fenn

Apr 27, 2007

Jean J. Fenn, 89, of Grayling passed away on Friday, April 27th, 2007. Jean was born in Monroe, Michigan on July 15, 1917, the daughter of the late C. Clyde & Edith (Ilgenfritz) Johnson. She married Willis Fenn who preceded her in death. She has lived in Grayling for a year and a half, coming from Traverse City Jean is...

Valeria Lee "Val" Johnston

Valeria Lee "Val" Johnston

Apr 17, 2007

Mrs. Valerie Lee "VAL" Johnston, 70, of Grayling passed away onTuesday, April 17th, 2007. Val was born in Flint, Michigan on March 31, 1937, the daughter of the late Donald Earl and Calla Myrtle (Richards) McLaren. She married Elwood A. "AL" Johnston. on November 4, 1961 in Davison Michigan. She moved to Grayling in 1995, coming from Davison. Val was...

Marion S. Welsh

Marion S. Welsh

Apr 16, 2007

Marion S. Welsh, Grayling, Michigan Passed away Monday, April 16, 2007, at age 86. She was born Marion Selena DuBois June 4, 1920, in Vassar, Michigan to Leah Kate (Truax), and James G. DuBois, the second of five children. She graduated from Vassar High School in 1938, and then from the Michigan Academy of Art in Saginaw in 1940. She...

Andrew Stewart Donaldson

Andrew Stewart Donaldson

Apr 13, 2007

Andrew Stewart Donaldson, Jr., 87, of Grayling passed away on Friday, April 13th, 2007. Mr. Donaldson was born in Detroit, MI on May 13, 1919, the son of the late Andrew C. and Mary (Bell) Donaldson. He served in the U.S. Army as a Hospital Corpsman in WW II. He married Goldie Geraldine Jariett on June 4, 1948. They were...

Rita L. DeRieu

Rita L. DeRieu

Apr 10, 2007

Rita L. DeRieu, 86, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday, April 10th, 2007. Rita was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 25, 1920, the daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Clark) Laboissiere. She married Robert DeRieu on November 26,1938 in Angola, Indiana, he preceded her in death in 1985. Rita moved to Grayling in January 2007, coming from Florida.She...

Donald C. Palmer

Donald C. Palmer

Apr 6, 2007

Mr. Donald C. Palmer, 81, of Grayling passed away on Friday, April 6th, 2007. Mr. Palmer was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 22, 1926, the son of the late Robert A. and Greta M. (Pardon) Palmer. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was a retired Funeral Director. He also worked as a general maintenance person at...

Jane Fornell

Jane Fornell

Apr 3, 2007

Jane Fornell, 90, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday April 3, 2007. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home

Oran Frank Fairbanks

Oran Frank Fairbanks

Mar 24, 2007

Oran Frank Fairbanks, 70, of Grayling, passed away onThursday, May 24th, 2007. He was born in Detroit, MI on March 29, 1937, the son of the late Kenneth L. and Margaret (Hummel) Fairbanks. Oran retired in 1996 from at Detroit Diesel Corporation after 31 years. He also worked at Glen's market after moving to Grayling in 1994, coming from Farmington...

Albert Raymond "Ray" Ingalls

Albert Raymond "Ray" Ingalls

Mar 20, 2007

Albert Raymond (Ray) Ingalls, Jr. 43, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday, March 20th, 2007. Ray was born in Flint, MI on March 1, 1964, the son of Albert "Mike" and Joyce (Kietzman) Ingalls of Grayling, MI.. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1982 He served in the U.S. Air Force between 1988 and 2001 as a Staff Sargeant,...

Robert Wakeley

Robert Wakeley

Mar 20, 2007

Mr. Robert Keith Wakeley, 77, of Grayling passed away on Tuesday, March 20th, 2007. Bob was born in Grayling, MI on July 5, 1929, the son of the late Barton Leroy and Bonnie (Clise) Wakeley. He was the husband of Marjorie (Einchinger) Wakeley. they celebrated their 56th anniversary in 2006. Survived by his wife, Marjorie Daughter(s): Donna (Carl) Roed of...

Martin Jean Tinker

Martin Jean Tinker

Mar 19, 2007

Martin Jean Tinker passed away quietly at his home on March 19, 2007 of a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Martin was born on October 19, 1942 to the late Charles and Margaret (Priest) Tinker. He was a lifelong resident of Grayling, only leaving to proudly serve his country for 4 years in the US Navy. Martin worked...

Monica Ellen Wiedeman

Monica Ellen Wiedeman

Mar 16, 2007

Monica Ellen Weideman, 82, of Grayling passed away on March 16, 2007. She was born in Grayling on January 4, 1925 to the late John and Sadie (Bartlett) Brady. She graduated from Grayling High School. Monica married Harry "Art" Weideman on May 18, 1946 and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary om 2006. Art preceded her in death on January...

Beatrice "EILEEN" Feguson

Beatrice "EILEEN" Feguson

Mar 12, 2007

Beatrice "EILEEN" Ferguson, 89, passed away on Monday, March 12th, 2007 at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant.. Miss Ferguson was born in Port Huron, MI on July 30, 1917, the daughter of the late William and Edith M (Love) Ferguson. She graduated from Grayling High School as Valedictorian. She worked at the Welch Flooring Mill, Welch Ford Motor and as...

Harry Franklin Wolfenbarger

Harry Franklin Wolfenbarger

Feb 24, 2007

Harry Franklin Wolfenbarger, 83, of Grayling passed away on Saturday, February 24th, 2007. he was born in Middlesboro, Ky on April 29, 1923, the son of the late William Hugh and Pansy (Chadwell) Wolfenbarger. Harry married Hilda Miller on June 4, 1949 in Detroit Michigan He was a member of the Grayling Masonic Lodge Survived by his wife, Hilda of...

Gary L. Gugin

Gary L. Gugin

Feb 16, 2007

Gary L Gugin Nov.13, 1966-Feb16, 2007 Gary Lee Gugin of Grayling, passed away on February 16, 2007. He was born on November 13, 1966, to Gary Gugin and Margaret (Weaver) Gugin. He loved the outdoors. He loved fishing, hunting, and four wheeling. He was an avid Morel Mushroom hunter, if there was a mushroom near, Gary could find it. He...

Donald M. Burkett

Donald M. Burkett

Feb 14, 2007

Donald M. Burkett, 84, of Grayling passed away on Wednesday, February 14th, 2007. He was born in McBain, Michigan on August 23, 1922, the son of the late Ralph Merle and Rena (Heitenburg) Burkett. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1945. Donald married Grace Marion Essex on November 1, 1947 in Cadillac, Michigan Donald was employed for more than...

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